Professional Tool and Equipment News

April 2008

The Independent Tool Authority.

Shop owners and technicians read Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) to learn about the latest tools and equipment in the automotive aftermarket, to increase productivity and maximize billable hours.

Reelcraft's modified Series RT enables the reel to be mounted on its side, making it ideal for mounting in cabinets and other tight spaces. An equally heavy-duty side mount plate replaces the standard base. The stainless torsion spring and latch are...

La-Man Corporation offers a series of Refrigerated Extractor Dryers to provide reduced dewpoint temperatures and air line filtration all in one unit for a wide variety of compressed air applications. The Refrigerated Extractor Dryer uses refrigeration to...

Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion cordless 1/2" impact wrench kit, No. BTW450, packs 325 ft./lbs. of torque created by 2,200 rotational impacts per minute, and is designed for a wide range of applications. It is a convenient substitute for air-powered and AC...

Ken-Tool's Universal master TPMS sensor hardware and tool service set for TPMS sensors, No. 30000, is a versatile 152-piece assortment of 15 hardware kits that will handle 90 percent of all TPMS-equipped vehicles in the US. All of the necessary...

Blue-Point’s rear axle bearing remover is designed to speed rear bearing removal on free floating axles. Techs no longer need a slide hammer for removal when they use this tool, as an impact wrench will work to pull stubborn bearings. The tool removes...

Master Appliance's deluxe Varitemp heat gun, No. VTS-750, features a stable metal stand with a dual adjusting circular base frame, and a pivoting spring-loaded slide handle with ergonomic grip. It is ideal for hands-free or handheld use in maintenance...

Tracer's super-compact OPTI-Lite, No. TP-8620CS, is a cordless LED flashlight that reveals leaks in confined areas unreachable by larger, bulkier lamps. At 7-1/4" long and 5oz., the unit can easily be carried around in a pocket. It is powered by six LEDs...

Injectronic's Scanmaster is a PC based, OBDII application designed to add more functionality, improved data retrieval and manipulation using the CJ4 scantool. ScanMaster has configurations to give users a personalized interface look, select most needed...

Blazer Products’ Spitfire micro torch features a unique upward angled head design, a slimmed down easy-grip body and precision flame adjustment which allows users to easily control flame type, length and strength. Also includes the piezo electric quartz...